Concrete Technology 4 min read
Preventing Earthquake Failure of Structural Precast Concrete Components
Precast concrete is easy to work with, but its performance against earthquakes does not live up to the expectations. Frequent…
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Concrete Technology 3 min read
How is Portland Cement Made?
Portland cement can be made by following two different processes – a dry one and a wet one. The manufacturing…
Concrete Technology 3 min read
Characteristics of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
Glass fiber reinforced concrete is an engineered material that contains cement, polymers, and glass fibers that are ingrained in the cementious matrix. The GFRC properties are…
Concrete Technology 4 min read
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
GFRC is an engineered concrete that has numerous applications in concrete products including ornamental structures, fountains, domes, and planters. GFRC…
Concrete Technology 9 min read
A Guide to Concrete Building Construction
Slipform construction is an economical way of working with the concrete. It works well for any kind of construction, be it…
Concrete Technology 6 min read
Concrete: Basic and Advanced Engineering Information
Concrete is a basic building block of our everyday world. It’s used in almost every type of structure that we…
Concrete Technology 3 min read
Types of Reinforced Concrete
Fibers are utilized in cement to manage the cracking characteristics and reduce permeability. The surrounding concrete protects the steel used for…
Building Construction 3 min read
What is Cavity Wall?
Cavity walls are those which are constructed in that way that an empty space or cavity is left between the…
Building Construction 1 min read
Partition Concrete Block
Partition concrete blocks are generally used to build partition walls. Partition blocks have larger height than its breadth. Hollow part…
Building Construction 1 min read
Concrete Stretcher Blocks
Concrete stretcher blocks are used to join the corner in the masonry. Stretcher blocks are widely used concrete hollow blocks…
Building Construction 2 min read
Types of Concrete Blocks or Concrete Masonry
Concrete block masonry which is also known as concrete masonry unit (CMU) have advantages over brick and stone masonry. Concrete…
Building Construction 1 min read
What is the Bed, Back, Face, Backing & Hearting in Stone Masonry
What is Bed? In stone masonry, the bed is the lower surface of stones on which they rest in a…
